DENR cites SM for group-wide efforts on plastic recovery and waste management
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recognized the SM Group for its support of the Extended Producer Responsibility Program (EPR) that aimed to reduce plastic use, recover plastic packaging, and strengthen on-ground waste systems across its diverse business units.
SM’s Minimart Continues Expansion to Serve More Filipino Neighborhoods
Alfamart, the minimart business of the SM Group, is set to expand its network by at least 200 new stores in Luzon in 2025, further strengthening its commitment to making fresh goods and daily essentials more accessible to Filipino neighborhoods. As of end 2024, Alfamart had a total of 2,100 stores.
SM brings Christmas joy to 6000 underprivileged kids
SM, through the SM Store’s “Shop and Share a Toy” recently provided Christmas toys to 6,000 underprivileged kids in Metro Manila, Cagayan, Isabela, Batangas, Bicol Region, Cebu, and Zamboanga City to herald the season of giving.


